Meaning Of The Word Centripetal force

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Centripetal force Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Centripetal force?

centripetal force in American English
the force tending to pull a thing toward the center of rotation when it is rotating around a center
noun: the force, acting upon a body moving along a curved path, that is directed toward the center of curvature of the path and constrains the body to the path

centripetal force in British English
noun: a force that acts inwards on any body that rotates or moves along a curved path and is directed towards the centre of curvature of the path or the axis of rotation

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